The NOPD is looking for a suspect wanted for attempted second degree murder.
On September 30, 2016, at approximately 1:28 a.m., NOPD Fifth District officers responded to a call of an aggravated battery by cutting incident in the 2000 block of North Tonti Street. Upon arrival they discovered the victim lying on a porch covered in blood. He had been stabbed multiple times including once in the neck.
Through subsequent investigation officers learned that the victim and Henry Barthe (DOB: 2-26-1957) had been engaged in a verbal argument that turned physical. Barthe reportedly pulled a knife and stabbed the victim several times before fleeing the scene.
A photo of Barthe is included below.
If you have any information regarding this incident or know the whereabouts of Henry Barthe please notify Detective Chad Cockerham or any Fifth District detective at 504-462-0830. Citizens with information that can help solve crimes are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free 1-877-903-STOP.